特

Glyph origin
– large bull.

Etymology
There seem to be two main semantic fields: "bull" and "single; unique". It is unclear whether these two fields are related. suggests a possible derivation of "bull" from "match", but "bull" seems to be the earlier sense. The "single; unique" sense could be an extension of "bull" due to its largeness.

In the "bull" sense, it is related to.

relates the "three-year-animal" sense to ; see there for more.

In the "single" sense, it is related to,. relates it to and  in the "only" sense, as well as  in the "single" sense, but see these entries for more.

Definitions

 * 1)  bull; ox
 * 2)  cattle
 * 3)   male
 * 4)  one domestic animal
 * 5)  three-year-old animal
 * 6)  single; alone; by oneself
 * 7)  match; mate; spouse
 * 8)  to stand tall
 * 9) special; unique; distinguished
 * 10)  only; just
 * 11) specially; intentionally
 * 12)  especially; outstandingly
 * 13)  in vain
 * 14)  unexpectedly; yet
 * 1)  especially; outstandingly
 * 2)  in vain
 * 3)  unexpectedly; yet
 * 1)  unexpectedly; yet

Kanji

 * 1) ox, bull
 * 2) special, exceptional, extraordinary
 * 3) especially

Etymology
From.